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Published
July 10, 2016

Letter to the editor: Warden Service should insist on an investigation

I was appalled by the June 2 front-page article, “Wardens suspend undercover operations.” The idea that a state agency, funded by Maine taxpayers, would refuse to investigate multiple allegations against one of its employees seems ludicrous to me. I do not know whether or not agent William Livezey did what he is accused of doing. […]
Published
July 10, 2016

Letter to the editor: Support for park proposal comes with reservations

Although I sympathize with some in Maine’s North Woods who oppose a national park in the vicinity of Baxter State Park, I firmly support this park project. Raised and a lifelong teacher in Maine, like many, I yearn for the “good old days” and am unhappy with aspects of federal regulations. I, too, long to […]
Published
July 10, 2016

Letter to the editor: One University Initiative has an amusing acronym

My wife and I were quite amused at the July 6 article regarding the One University Initiative (“UMS appoints Texas provost vice chancellor,” Page B2). I assume that nobody involved bothered to look at the acronym for this effort: OUI! Larry Ryan Kennebunkport
Published
July 10, 2016

Letter to the editor: Warden Service articles highlight corruption in state

I, for one, appreciate Colin Woodard’s investigation of the Maine Warden Service. Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Chandler Woodcock (and, for that matter, Gov. LePage) feel that a free press is a hindrance to democracy. I find it deeply disturbing that the warden service refuses to even consider an investigation after all that’s been presented. […]
Published
July 10, 2016

Letter to the editor: Pedestrian safety hinges on following state law

The June 5 letter “Bicycle safety steps are common sense” brought up pedestrian safety concerns. It says that pedestrians should “walk single file against the traffic on the edge of the road so they can see and move onto the shoulder out of the way of oncoming vehicles.” Years ago, this was taught in schools; […]

Published
July 9, 2016

Letter to the editor: Voice of the people just around the corner

An idea came to mind! I will propose a local “speakers’ corner” to my city councilors. A speakers’ corner is an area where open-air public speaking, debate and discussion are allowed. The original and most noted is in the northeast corner of Hyde Park in London. I was there in 1963, as a teenager, with […]
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July 9, 2016

Letter to the editor: Kennebunk facility aids families beset by dementia

Here in southern Maine, hundreds of people and their families are dealing with one of the 80-plus forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s. If you’re one of these families, there is a unique resource here in York County. At Main and Grove streets in downtown Kennebunk, on Route 1 next to Perfecto’s, you’ll find an unassuming […]
Published
July 9, 2016

Letter to the editor: God deserves thanks July 4 and the rest of the year

In quoting John Adams’ letter regarding how we should celebrate July Fourth in your editorial of that date (“Our View: Celebrate the Fourth and reject nationalism”), you left out his words about thanking God. For the benefit of your readers, here is what Adams wrote: “I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, […]
Published
July 9, 2016

Letter to the editor: Gun rights, common sense pass constitutional muster

We are an event-driven society. Our attention is diverted weekly to the latest disaster, catastrophe or controversy that befalls us. The leading story on the news leads our discussions and thoughts. Domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, drunken driving, heroin addiction, welfare fraud and even animal cruelty have each taken their turn as the leading […]
Published
July 8, 2016

Letter to the editor: Collins’ effort on gun control changes voter’s view of senator

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins is considered by many to be the most bipartisan senator in Congress, but I have often doubted that. I thought she pretty much voted the party line even though she talks about compromise. I was pleased to see her lead this bipartisan effort toward gun restrictions for possible terrorists. Kudos to […]

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